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After removal of some smaller branches and positioning
of the left branches, a new tree appeared. Figure 11 on
the left.
However the tree seemed very empty.
The next stage was to allow the tree to recover and for the
left branches to thicken. During this process, the sand
that covered the base of the trunk was slowly removed.
Currently, the tree has grown and the branches are fill-
ing in nicely.
Over the next few years, the branches will grow stron-
ger to create a natural-looking tropical tree. Figure 12
below.
Enrique Castaño is one of the talented and expert bonsai
artists and instructors featured at Bonsai in the Blue Grass
in Kentucky next June 16-19, presented by ABS and BCI
and hosted by the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society. See
page 30 for more information.

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